4 biodynamic spots in Penedes, editor-picked by Cork & Curve. All dietary guides in Penedes.
Pares Balta ★ 4.5
Pacs del Penedes · Masia Can Tutusaus s/n, 08796 Pacs del Penedes (Barcelona), Spain
The Cusine-Carol family farms the Pacs del Penedes estate organically and uses biodynamic methods including a horse-and-livestock farmyard, lunar calendar work and on-site preparation of biodynamic compost.
Tip: The Pares Balta visitor walk includes the farmyard livestock that are part of the biodynamic system; ask the host to show the compost preparation area.
Recaredo ★ 4.8
Sant Sadurni d'Anoia · Carrer Tamarit 10, 08770 Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Barcelona, Spain
Recaredo farms its Sant Sadurni vineyards organically (CCPAE certified) and biodynamically (Demeter certified) on 50 hectares of estate vineyards.
Tip: Recaredo's hand-disgorgement programme is one of the last at industrial scale; reserve the visit slot that includes the disgorgement demonstration.
Loxarel ★ 4.6
Vilobi del Penedes · Masia Can Mayol s/n, 08735 Vilobi del Penedes, Barcelona, Spain
Loxarel is a four-generation family producer at Masia Can Mayol in Vilobi del Penedes, certified organic by CCPAE and biodynamic by Demeter.
Tip: Loxarel's amphora room is the highlight of the visit; the 109 amphora-aged Xarel-lo is the signature amphora bottling.
Mas Candi ★ 4.4
Avinyonet del Penedes · BV-2412 km 2, Les Gunyoles, 08793 Avinyonet del Penedes, Barcelona, Spain
Mas Candi is a small organic Corpinnat producer at Avinyonet del Penedes, certified organic by CCPAE and practising biodynamic methods on the home vineyards.
Tip: Mas Candi runs a small visitor programme; ask in advance whether the cellar visit is available, as the team is sometimes in the field.